Help me understand this

The Dude · 07-08-2012, 12:18 AM

So if Brees does not sign by the 16th then he cannot sign a long term contract and can only sign the franchise tag? If this is the case what would be the point of him sitting out? I could see him sitting out unless he got the contract he wanted but if the rules say he cannot sign a contract after the July 16th deadline what leverage would holding out have?

Beastmode · 07-08-2012, 01:52 AM

Are you looking at it hypothetically? He's stated he will not be sitting out.

FinSaint · 07-08-2012, 03:05 AM

They'll get a long-term deal done just before that deadline and everyone will be happy - except maybe some of the soon to be FAs.

TheOak · 07-08-2012, 05:51 AM

THE WORST-CASE SCENARIO

If a long-term deal isn't reached by July 16, Brees' holdout could continue indefinitely. He could skip training camp and the entire preseason if he chooses, and he would still collect the full $16.371 million if he signs before Week 1 of the regular season. Or he could choose to skip some regular-season games without pay -- perhaps even the entire season.

The deadline to sign Drew Brees to a long-term deal is looming, so what's the holdup, and when will it get done? - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com

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In reality... this could go on week by week into the regular season.

Rugby Saint II · 07-08-2012, 05:34 PM

Drew is going to wearing the black and gold for a long time.......long enough for us to forget all about this hold out. Chill.

TheOak · 07-09-2012, 06:19 AM

Both are off the table after the 16th. Long term contract and Franchise Tag.

Leaving a one year contract of any number as the only available option...

QBREES9 · 07-09-2012, 09:49 AM

This will all end a week from today.

Mardigras9 · 07-10-2012, 01:00 PM

Originally Posted by QBREES9

This will all end a week from today.

.....and that can't come soon enough.

07-08-2012, 12:18 AM	#1
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,055	Help me understand this So if Brees does not sign by the 16th then he cannot sign a long term contract and can only sign the franchise tag? If this is the case what would be the point of him sitting out? I could see him sitting out unless he got the contract he wanted but if the rules say he cannot sign a contract after the July 16th deadline what leverage would holding out have?
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07-08-2012, 01:52 AM	#2
Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	Are you looking at it hypothetically? He's stated he will not be sitting out.
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07-08-2012, 05:51 AM	#4
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,039	THE WORST-CASE SCENARIO If a long-term deal isn't reached by July 16, Brees' holdout could continue indefinitely. He could skip training camp and the entire preseason if he chooses, and he would still collect the full $16.371 million if he signs before Week 1 of the regular season. Or he could choose to skip some regular-season games without pay -- perhaps even the entire season. The deadline to sign Drew Brees to a long-term deal is looming, so what's the holdup, and when will it get done? - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- In reality... this could go on week by week into the regular season.
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07-08-2012, 05:34 PM	#5
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,117	Drew is going to wearing the black and gold for a long time.......long enough for us to forget all about this hold out. Chill. bobdog86 likes this.

07-09-2012, 09:49 AM	#7
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,989	This will all end a week from today. Halo likes this.

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07-08-2012, 03:05 AM	#3
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,963	They'll get a long-term deal done just before that deadline and everyone will be happy - except maybe some of the soon to be FAs.

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TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,039	Both are off the table after the 16th. Long term contract and Franchise Tag. Leaving a one year contract of any number as the only available option...

07-10-2012, 01:00 PM	#8
Mardigras9 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Land Mass between LA and AL Posts: 4,375	Originally Posted by QBREES9 This will all end a week from today. .....and that can't come soon enough.

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